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[Surgical treatment progress of acquired auricular defects]
1The Seventh Department of Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100144, P.R.China.
Objective:
To review the surgical treatment progress in repair and reconstruction of acquired auricle defects.
Methods:
The related literature concerning the surgical methods and techniques for acquired auricle defects was reviewed and summarized.
Results:
In order to attain an aesthetic ear with a clear structure, the location, size, and condition of surrounding skin must be taken into account when planning excision and repair. The application of tissue engineering and digital technology for acquired auricle defects can achieve a satisfactory effectiveness.
Conclusion:
The surgical programs for acquired auricular defects have been constantly improved in recent years, and the emerging medical technologies also play a promoting role in the process, which providing a great deal of reference for obtaining structurally clear and stereoscopic auricle.
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